Service Credit Union gives to Pease Greeters

PORTSMOUTH — Service Credit Union continued its support for the men and women of the nation's military by providing a recent donation to the Pease Greeters.

Charles McMahon

PORTSMOUTH — Service Credit Union continued its support for the men and women of the nation's military by providing a recent donation to the Pease Greeters.

During a check presentation event on Feb. 21 at the company's new corporate offices on Lafayette Road, credit union President and Chief Executive Officer Gordon Simmons handed the nonprofit group a check for $3,000 to assist members in their ongoing mission of supporting the troops.

"Service Credit Union is extremely proud of the role we can serve to help the Pease Greeters in their noble endeavor to pay tribute to our troops," Simmons said. "It is a pleasure and an honor for the credit union to give back to men and women who serve our country here and overseas."

The Pease Greeters welcome and honor military personnel landing at Portsmouth International Airport at the Pease tradeport.

Since its inception in 2005, the Pease Greeters have welcomed more than 500 flights and thousands of troops, no matter the time of day or night. The nonprofit organization meets flights returning to this country or going out for deployment.

"Service Credit Union has been very supportive of all of our activities," said David Frye of the Pease Greeters board of directors. "They have been a continual presence with the Pease Greeters and we really appreciate their contribution year after year after year."

The Pease Greeters welcome troops in three phases. First, the troops are welcomed by a line of greeters when they exit their flights. Second, the troops are supplied with refreshments, and third, the greeters conduct a parting ceremony honoring the men and women for their service.

Service Credit Union donations allow the organization to provide refreshments to the troops.

The donation could not have come at a better time, according to the Pease Greeters, as the group recently reported its funding has hit an all-time low.

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